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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have two boys and a girl who isn’t as wild as the boys, but can definitely make a mess. I agree you need to start setting clear boundaries and give immediate consequences. In 2020 my youngest was a baby and I got way too relaxed about house rules and cleaning up. It was not fun getting back into those expectations, but our lives are so much better because of it.

If you have room inside, create an area where they can jump around safely. If not, take them outside daily. My 7yo has lots of energy to burn and loves sports. He will shoot hoops in the driveway or run around playing football with himself for an hour every day.

Look into heavy work OT exercises you can do at home to wear them both out. My OT friend with two boys a year apart had a little gym set up in her garage and would take them out there every day before dinner. You don’t need special equipment for this, there are tons of at home ideas on Pinterest.

Also, if the house is getting trashed by the 3yo, he has access to too many toys. Try rotating toys and putting some in storage bins, out of sight. Swap them out every couple of weeks. Set expectations that everyone cleans up after each activity, or does a quick tidying every hour, whatever works best for you.[/quote]Exacty.  I’m just not sure why people don’t get this.  If parents want things to change, no empty threads. Consequence, and follow through everytime and take back your house.  Things will definitely change, and you’ll be less exhausted because you don’t have to put so much into behavior type things.   It’s just amazing how so many people have little ones running the place.  Btw, no need to raise your voice ever.  Just simply give warning, consequence.  Follow through [/quote]

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